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Seattle AHL Affiliate Location Narrowed to Boise, Palm Springs
In a recent radio interview, Seattle NHL CEO Tod Leiweke indicated that the organization is zeroing in on Boise, ID and Palm Springs, CA as potential locations for an AHL affiliate. (more…)
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to Close for Next Renovation Phase
To accommodate construction on the final phase of a $185 million renovation, Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will close its doors beginning Saturday, May 11. The Cavaliers Team Shop will remain open through Tuesday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m, with the arena set to reopen in the fall. (more…)
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Upgrades on Tap
Now that a 10-year lease extension with hockey’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) is final, plans for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza upgrades are being revealed. (more…)
Agreement in Principal Reached on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Extension
Hockey’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) are set to call Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza home for 10 more years, as lease extension negotiations have resulted in an agreement in principal. (more…)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to Inform AHL of 2019-2020 Plans Next Week
Though discussions of a lease extension remain unsettled, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will have to inform the AHL of their plans for the 2019-20 season next week. (more…)
Providence Bruins, Boston Extend Affiliation Through 2028-29
The Providence Bruins (AHL) and Boston Bruins have inked a 10-year partnership agreement, carrying their affiliation through the 2028-29 season. (more…)
Oak View Group Takes Over Webster Bank Arena Management
Oak View Group is taking over Webster Bank Arena management, adding the home of hockey’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) and other events to its portfolio. Oak View Group’s appointment was announced by the New York Islanders. (more…)
Seattle AHL Affiliate Would Carry Major Implications
Though it is about two-and-a-half years away from beginning play, the upcoming Seattle NHL expansion franchise is drawing plenty of attention. Once it launches in 2021, the team will represent not only the NHL’s first foray into Seattle, but the biggest draw at a greatly overhauled KeyArena. (more…)
Officials: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Talks Progressing
While there is no final agreement, officials indicate that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lease extension negotiations for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza are progressing. (more…)
Idaho Steelheads as Seattle AHL Affiliate?
The ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads could factor into plans for Seattle’s NHL expansion franchise, as the club has been floated as its possible AHL affiliate. (more…)
Seattle AHL Affiliate Expected for 2021-22 Season
AHL president and CEO David Andrews expects that an upcoming Seattle NHL expansion squad will launch an AHL affiliate, which could begin play as early as 2021. (more…)